Accountant

eBrandon; Brandon; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational authority in Brandon, Canada, is seeking a permanent Accountant. The successful candidate will manage accounting operations, support fiscal management, and prepare financial records. Candidates must have a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, with CPA designation preferred. A minimum of five years of experience is required, along with skills in budgeting and financial software. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $77,250 to $94,554 annually.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Benefit Package

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related experience in accounting, finance, or audit roles.
• Experience with full cycle of accounting, budgeting, and preparation of year-end financial reports.
• The ability to manage and grow with organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of accounting and fiscal management functions.
• Supervise accounting operations.
• Prepare the Division's financial records.

Skills

Budget preparations

Supervisory experience

Experience with financial software

Knowledge of PSAS

Extensive knowledge of spreadsheets

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business

CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA program

Job description

Please Note: Position is 7.00 hours/day, Monday to Friday, 12 months per year.

This is a permanent position to commence February 23, 2026. Rate of pay is $77,250 to $94,554 per annum, with a Comprehensive Employee Benefit Package, including Pension.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Secretary‑Treasurer, the Accountant will assist in the performance of the accounting and fiscal management functions. Responsibilities will include budget preparations; supervising the accounting operations; and preparation of the Division's financial records.

Qualifications

• A post‑secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or presently enrolled in the CPA program.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience in accounting, finance, or audit roles.
• Experience with full cycle of accounting, budgeting and the preparation of year‑end financial reports.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and Financial Reporting and Accounting in Manitoba Education (FRAME) would be considered an asset.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with spreadsheets and financial software.
• Supervisory experience would be considered an asset.
• The ability to initiate, manage and grow with organizational change.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Your cover letter must clearly indicate how you meet the required qualifications.

Please visit the Brandon School Division website at Careers (bsd.ca) to view the full job posting and to apply online. Deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00 noon, Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Employment will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check completed within the four months preceding the date of application with results satisfactory to the Brandon School Division.

Brandon School Division will give consideration to gender equity, visible minorities, indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. The Brandon School Division thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Upon request, Brandon School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process.

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